The Best View in Town

The headlines over the last month have reminded us again of the true condition of our culture. One after another we have seen celebrity and media personalities be exposed for their dark sides and darker secrets. The tragedy goes much farther than the abuse many have experienced, horrible as that is. Now, marriages, families, careers, and friendships are splintered because …

Believe it or not, boundaries actually break down barriers. It may seem strange or even incorrect but a boundary and a barrier are not the same thing. The problem is we can too easily equate the two and therefore rob ourselves of being able to appreciate the important differences. You know that guy that talks too much at the office …

I remember the last episode I ever watched of The Simpsons. The crass cartoon family was very popular when I was younger and somehow permeated pop culture with their quips and characters. Though it probably wasn’t the best of entertainment choices, I certainly got a kick out of their craziness. On this occasion the Simpson family all sat at the …

Everything seems to be ‘bundled’ these days. No one wants you to simply buy a sandwich; they offer a package deal of fries and a drink alongside your entrée. We see it in insurance companies packaging our home, life and auto plans together or with our tv, internet and phone services. More than ever we are seeing package deals all …

Some people seem to have all the luck. That lucky guy, his wife is always so encouraging to him. How did they luck out and get the yard that grows lush, green grass? She’s so lucky to have the kind of job she has. We say things like this all the time. The interesting thing is, no one seems to …

‘She’s so full of herself.’ ‘All they think about is money.’ ‘He’s just saying sorry so he doesn’t look bad.’ For all the technological breakthroughs we’ve witnessed in the last 20 years, perhaps the thing the human race has advanced in the most is judgment. With the rise in faceless communication, social media and endless op-eds people have become more …